Production Lead Food Manufacturing
WELCOME TO THE TEAM Protech Staffing is HIRING!If youre an experienced production professional who knows how to keep a team moving, understands production timelines and equipment, and communicates well in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Protech Staffing is seeking a strong
Production Lead for an ice cream manufacturing facility in
Stockton, CA. This is a
Temp-to-Hire opportunity with the potential for long-term growth.
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Position: Production Lead
Location: Stockton, CA
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule: MondayFriday, approximately 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Overtime: As needed
Weekends: Facility is closed on weekends
Start and end times may shift by approximately one hour based on production needs.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dependable, hands-on
Production Lead to support daily operations in a fast-paced ice cream manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate understands how production worksfrom meeting production timelines and keeping employees on task to recognizing equipment or workflow issues that could impact output.
Communication and work culture are extremely important in this role. We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively with employees and management, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and adapt quickly when production priorities change.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support production employees throughout the shift
Help ensure daily production schedules and timelines are met
Monitor workflow and keep employees focused on production priorities
Work alongside the production team when needed
Understand production equipment and identify operational or equipment concerns
Communicate equipment issues or downtime to the appropriate team
Help coordinate production changeovers, start-ups, and daily workflow
Monitor product quality and ensure production standards are followed
Communicate production updates, delays, priorities, and changes to employees
Adapt quickly to changes in production schedules and operational needs
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
Ensure employees follow GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
Assist with training and coaching production employees
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area
Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Management
Complete production documentation and reporting as required
Perform additional duties based on production needs
Skills and Qualifications
Previous Production Lead, Line Lead, or similar manufacturing experience
Food manufacturing or food production experience strongly preferred
Ice cream, dairy, frozen food, or similar production experience is a plus
Strong understanding of production workflows, timelines, and equipment
Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead employees while maintaining a positive team environment
Dependable with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
Adaptable and comfortable with changing production priorities
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to recognize production or equipment issues and communicate them quickly
Strong attention to quality, safety, and productivity
Core Competencies
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Teamwork
Production Awareness
Sense of Urgency
Problem Solving
Reliability
Quality & Safety
Positive Attitude
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
Ability to bend, twist, reach, squat, and perform repetitive movements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Comfortable working around production machinery and equipment
Ability to work in varying temperatures associated with food and ice cream production
Ability to work overtime when required by production needs
Protech Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.